Well, the final 24 heats are underway.. Strangely, no-one has really hit me as being special, and at the moment they just seem to be jostling for position for that lucrative top 12 place..
Anyhoo, I’ll go through briefly my thoughts on the main contenders and their current odds with
Bet365 after the first live airings...
Alaina (35/1)
I like this girl. And the odds are nice.. She reminds me of younger Carrie Underwood a little bit. Only 16, but one hell of a voice. Slightly immature in terms of her attitude which I guess is understandable. Does AI want another Carrie though? I think she could get to the Top 12..
Alexandrea (33/1)
Simon said that she had the best performance of the night at that point..
Naaahh..Soz Simon but you were wrong there.. She could have an attitude..?
Amanda 20/1
The rockchick that looks like Cruella… I don’t like her – she has a nice rock voice but I can’t see her endearing herself to the audience – hence in the bottom 4 this week. Carly is the harder edged female performer that will get through to the last 12..
Brooke 20/1
She doesn’t have the best voice, but her ‘goody goody’ whiter than white religious background will give her plenty of support. No AI winner, but she could get to the last 12..
Carly 8/1
Could well have the best voice in the comp..However 2 factors may work against her. Firstly she is Irish? I know The States are fond of the Irish, but could she endear herself? Secondlty and more important – she used to be a pro singer with a record contract..Hmm..I see a possible Melinda situation here again..
Chikeze 60/1
The guy took a panning last week.. However he reminds me a bit of Ruben who won AI2 – but with personality. He is a big black guy with a big voice, and although he appears to be the favouite to go, I think he could last a bit longer
Danny 25/1
This unemployed gay lad with a bitch attitude is annoying..However I could see him being the new Sanjaya..
and last a bit…
David Archuleta 7/2
Well he is the man (or boy) of the moment…17 years old but with a loveable smile that will melt many a young girl heart. He also has a distinct gravely voice with a great range. The judges love him, but will he be able to adapt to the various themes when we get to the final 12..
Jason 7/1
Another guy who seems popular with the girls (and judges).. Not quite sure about him. He has a nice voice but not the greatest, and his image with his long hair as some kind of native American is erm..interesting.. I don’t think he is as good as the David or Michael..
Michael 11/4
He was the one that I remember quite distinctly from the auditions. The good looking Aussie with the great voice. They’re already comparing him to Michael Hutchence when they speak to him – whats the chance it’ll happen every week?
He is a great singer, and ticks the boxes for a profile of a winner they haven’t had before. Will go far..
Ramiele 7/1
The little doll sized girl of asian decent. Boy does she have some voice..! She did impress me a lot and another banker for the Final 12..
Syesha 15/2
Extremely fit black singer with a great voice. Looks good and sounds good, but are we due another black female singer..? hmmm… Still I do like her
Of the rest..? Well not sure – none of the others stand out too much at the moment and some are just shite – in particular that annoying ‘dad’ Jason who is wank, but will get support from the audience. A bit like that annoying sailor who was in a couple of years ago..
No betting moves as yet – still a watching brief…